Opel Vectra GTS V8 DTM
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Opel Vectra C, built to the DTM rules | |||||||||
| Category | Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters (Touring Cars) | ||||||||
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| Constructor |
 Opel | ||||||||
| Predecessor | Opel Astra DTM | ||||||||
| Successor | No successor because of Opel's DTM withdrawal after 2005 season | ||||||||
| Technical specifications | |||||||||
| Chassis | Carbon-fibre reinforced plastic monocoque | ||||||||
| Suspension (front) | Double wishbones front and rear, central wheel mounts, stabilisers front and rear, adjustable shock absorbers | ||||||||
| Suspension (rear) | As front | ||||||||
| Length | 4,883 mm (192 in) | ||||||||
| Width | 1,850 mm (73 in) | ||||||||
| Height | 1,250 mm (49 in) | ||||||||
| Axle track | 1,600 mm (63 in) on front, 1,550 mm (61 in) on rear | ||||||||
| Wheelbase | 2,800 mm (110 in) | ||||||||
| Engine | Opel 3,998 cc (244 cu in) V8 90° naturally aspirated, front engined, longitudinally mounted | ||||||||
| Transmission | Xtrac 6-speed sequential manual transmission | ||||||||
| Power | 476 hp (355 kW) @ 6800 rpm | ||||||||
| Weight | 1,050 kg (2,315 lb) including driver | ||||||||
| Fuel |
Shell V-Power Racing unleaded (2004) Aral Ultimate 100 RON unleaded (2005) | ||||||||
| Lubricants | Valvoline Racing Synthetic VR1 Motor Oil 10W-30 | ||||||||
| Brakes | AP Racing carbon brake discs with 6-piston calipers and pads | ||||||||
| Tyres | Dunlop SP Sport Maxx | ||||||||
| Competition history | |||||||||
| Notable entrants |
OPC Team Phoenix OPC Team Hozler | ||||||||
| Notable drivers |
 Marcel Fässler Laurent Aïello Peter Dumbreck Heinz-Harald Frentzen Manuel Reuter Timo Scheider | ||||||||
| Debut | 2004 Hockenheimring DTM round | ||||||||
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| Constructors' Championships | 0 | ||||||||
| Drivers' Championships | 0 | ||||||||
The Opel Vectra GTS V8 DTM was a last-ever DTM touring car constructed by the German car manufacturer Opel. It was developed in mid-2002 with an upon completion in late-2003 and has been raced in 2004-2005 DTM seasons with small success before the automotive company's exit after 2005 season due to General Motors's was focused on FIA WTCC in Europe sector.[1] The Vectra GTS V8 DTM replaced the retired Opel Astra DTM at the end of the 2003 season and based on the production Opel Astra C. Most notably of Opel Vectra GTS V8 DTM event was their horror accident involving Peter Dumbreck at the Zandvoort after his car losing control and rolls several times but Peter Dumbreck was uninjured.[2]
References
- ↑ motorsport.com. "Opel to be withdrawn after 2005". motorsport.com. Retrieved October 24, 2004.
- ↑ motorsport.com. "Ekstrom wins Zandvoort after crash chaos". motorsport.com. Retrieved September 10, 2004.
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